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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,466.36, 180,611.86 and 50,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,466.36, 180,611.86 and 50,365.56 is: 75,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,466.36 : 180,611.86 = 50,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,466.36/180,611.86 = 50,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,466.36x = 180,611.86 × 50,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,466.36x = 9,096,617,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096,617,471.54/120,466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,511.68

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